Stanton SCS.1M User Manual Page 1

SCS.1m Mixer Control Surface/Audio Interface

7 Top Panel Functional Groups (continuation) Figure 3.1 Now, let’s take a closer look of each of the functional groups.

8 3.1.1 Channel Strip The button at the top of the strip might be mapped to functionalities like deck or channel focus, a shift modifier, etc. Fiv

9 3.1.3 Crossfader Section The CROSSFADER is traditionally used to fade between songs playing in different channels. (Figure 3.4) You might also

10 3.1.5 Browser Section This area of the SCS.1m would typically be mapped to browser-type functionality, whether that is scrolling through your l

11 3.2 Front Panel In this panel, you will be able to connect your headphones. Stanton has included a headphone extender cable as the headphone ja

12 3.3 Rear Panel In 2.2 “Connecting to audio components,” we gave you an iconic representation of what could be connected to the SCS.1m. Here, we

13 4. SCS.1m Software Installation To fully maximize SCS.1m capabilities and take advantage of its great features, some software needs to be instal

14 4.1 Windows XP 1. Double click the executable file (.exe). If the following Open File- Security Warning appears, click Run. (Figure 4.1) Fig

15 3. To install the software for the first time, choose the Standard option. To update your previously installed version, choose Custom. In this ex

16 5. The installation of the ASIO driver will begin. Make sure that your SCS.1 controller(s) are properly connected but do not turn them ON yet. Wh

ii Important Safety Instructions • Read and follow the provided instructions before operating this unit. • Adhere to all warnings and security ad

17 7. Turn your SCS.1 controllers ON and click OK. (Figure 4.7) Figure 4.7 8. Wait for a few seconds, normal operation will resume shortly. (Fig

18 9. Click Next to continue. (Figure 4.9) Figure 4.9 10. Click Finish. (Figure 4.10) Figure 4.10

19 11. Read information regarding this build of the installer then click Next. (Figure 4.11) Figure 4.11 12. Click Finish. (Figure 4.

20 To check that your drivers and software are properly installed, open Device Manager. On your desktop, right click My Computer icon and click Prope

21 4.2 Mac OS X Before you install DaRouter, please follow these easy steps: 1. Connect SCS.1 controllers to the computer's FireWire port bu

22 To install DaRouter, please follow the next instructions 1. Double click the .dmg file to expand it. (Figure 4.16) Figure 4.16 2. Double cli

23 3. Once the installer has started, click Continue. (Figure 4.18) Figure 4.18 4. Read the license agreement and click Continue. In the next di

24 5. Next, you can set the default path of the program. Click Install unless you want to install DaRouter to a specific destination. (Figure 4.20)

25 7. DaRouter will be installed into your Applications folder and the presets will be placed in your home directory. Plug in your SCS.1m, start

26 5. DaRouter 5.1 About DaRouter DaRouter is an application developed between Stanton and Bome’s Software, which allows SCS.1m to specifically

iii Contents 1. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… 1 1.1. Welcome to the SCS.1m ………………………………………………………………………………………………

27 5.2.1 Section A Active Preset Dropdown The Active Preset is the currently used preset. In this drop down menu, all pre-installed presets wil

28 For example, if you click the SCS.1m Options button the SCS.1m Audio Control Panel will open so you will be able to Start and Stop the streaming

29 Now, if you click the SCS.1d Options button the SCS.1d Control Panel will open, so you will be able to change the Scratch Engage, the Scratch R

30 5.3 Using DaRouter When using DaRouter, there are two basic types of presets that you may utilize; generic and application specific. The generic

31 6. Troubleshooting 1. I have both the SCS.1m and SCS.1d, and when I try to power them up nothing happens. What is wrong? You probably have the

32 7. Specifications Output Level Balanced +23 dBu into 100K Equalization (20 Hz-20 kHz) Less than +/- 0.

33 Appendix Optimizing Computers for 1394 (FireWire) When using any computer for live audio applications it is always suggested to perform certa

34 Figure A.1 The green Bar Graph shows the current latency value over time. Each bar represents the maximum DPC latency occurred within one secon

35 For example, a typical problem is shown in the next figure. Red bars indicate excessive DPC latency. (Figure A.2) Figure A.2 So let’s open Devi

36 Figure A.3 Now, before you start finding out which device could be the cause of the excessive DPC latency, please follow these suggestions: Yo

1 1. Introduction 1.1 Welcome to the SCS.1m! Thank you for purchasing SCS.1m! The SCS.1m (Stanton Control System 1 mixer) is the premier mi

37 To disable a device, right-click on it (e.g. on the Ethernet adapter) and choose Disable. The disabled device will be marked with a red cross. (Fi

38 Windows 1394a Bandwidth Limiting Issue (Windows XP-Vista) First, let’s explain a little about what the SidSpeed Fix is. Basically, SidSpeed is a

39 This will open your Registry Editor, which will look like this…(Figure A.7) Figure A.7 Now, before we go any further, we need to give you a war

40 Now click File, and then click Export. A new window will pop up. (Figure A.9) Figure A.9 At the bottom of the new window, there is an area call

41 Then expand the SYSTEM branch. (Figure A.11) Figure A.11 Then expand CurrentControlSet. (Figure A.12) Figure A.12

42 Now expand Enum. (Figure A.13) Figure A.13

43 Then expand the PCI branch. (Figure A.14) Figure A.14 Now we need to find the specific key for your FireWire controller. As you can see, all th

44 Leave the Regedit window open and go back to Start > Run. Type in devmgmt.msc and then press OK. (Figure A.15) Figure A.15 This will open yo

45 Now click on the Details tab. (Figure A.17) Figure A.17 See this string of text? This is what we are going to look for in the PCI branch we hav

46 If you expand out the device subkey, you’ll find another subkey called Device Parameters. Click it to select it and look in the right pane. (Figur

2 1.2 Overview Designed in an intuitive DJ mixer, the SCS.1m features four channel strips with faders, assignable encoder section, EQ controls, hig

47 If you do not have the SidSpeed value, you will need to make one. Right click in the right pane and select New > DWORD Value. (Figure A.21) F

48 FireWire Chipsets High definition audio flowing over FireWire requires a consistent stream between the chipset in the host computer and the chipse

49 Model Type _________ Model No. _________ Serial No. ________________ Date of Purchase ________________________________________________ Thank

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3 2. Connecting the SCS.1m 2.1 Connecting to Your Computer Step 1: Locate the included power cable and adapter (12V) and connect it to the SCS.1m

4 2.2 Connecting to Audio Components Figure 2.4

5 2.3 Connecting to the SCS.1d All of the SCS.1 controllers have two FireWire ports on them, so devices can be chained together if needed. So wh

6 3. SCS.1m Description In this chapter, we will briefly describe the Top, Front, and Back SCS.1m panels. It’s important to understand that the S